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Decryption of Randomness

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
373MDN Z 1 1/D English winter
Subject guarantor:
Miloš VOJTĚCHOVSKÝ
Name of lecturer(s):
Miloš VOJTĚCHOVSKÝ
Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The workshop consists of: (1) Practical application of pseudo-random generators for constructing visual works, music compositions and films with the use of languages such as LISP, Supercollider, Pure Data, Fluxus, Ianix etc. (automata, monte carlo method, random walk, pseudo-random generators, probability distributions and others). (2) Extraction of randomness from a physical processes through hacking analogue devices for detection, amplification, sonic and visual analysis (electromagnetic fields, gas particles, photons and decay of radioactive materials) Randomness also plays an essential role in artistic practice (concept of the ready made, metalanguage in conceptual art, new formal ways of composing through the use of probability distributions and stochastic techniques, Xenakis's GENDY and UPIC systems, noise etc.)

Mode of study:

Lecture and moderated practical work with simple programming and sensors.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

We encourage participants to bring a device emitting electromagnetic waves or some form of recording (digital sound recorder or tape, camera, headphones, computer with PD installed or Supercollider, etc).

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

Workshop poses fundamental questions concerning the working of human brain and randomness. It is intended for experienced users interested in practical use of randomness for creative purposes in visual arts, music and film. Generating random numbers is not easy. People are extremely bad at generating random sequences. People behave in a mechanic and repetitive manner. Human brain aims to conceive reality within periodic sequences and patterns.

Recommended or required reading:

none

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Practical exercise.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance 100%.

Course web page:
Note:

Robert B. Lisek is an artist, mathematician and composer who focuses on systems and processes (computational, biological, social). He is involved in a number of projects focused on critical art strategies, hacktivism and tactical media. Drawing upon conceptual art, software art and critical media, his work intentionally defies categorization. Lisek is a pioneer in creating art based on A.I. Lisek is also a composer of contemporary music, author of many projects and scores in the intersection of spectral, stochastic, concrete music, musica futurista and noise.

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
31.10.2014 13:00–19:00 VOJTĚCHOVSKÝ M. Institut intermédií - Dejvice
 Lecturer: Robert B.Lisek, more at www.iim.cz paralelka 1
Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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